Wolves have announced details of a promotion party in Wolverhampton to celebrate their return to the Premier League.

The event in conjunction with the City of Wolverhampton Council will take place on Bank Holidy Monday, 7th May.

Here's what you need to know:

The event will give Wolves players and staff the chance to parade The Sky Bet Championship trophy in front of supporters during an open top bus tour through the city centre.

There will be a family-friendly ‘party in the park’ at West Park.

The council will honour the club’s outstanding achievement with a private civic reception hosted by the Deputy Mayor

After the civic reception, two open top buses carrying the players and staff will set off from outside Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Lichfield Street at noon.

Supporters can line the route as the buses travel down Lichfield Street, through Queen Square, down Darlington Street, turning into Waterloo Road, across the Ring Road, turning into Newhampton Road East, Lansdowne Road and along Park Road East.

Nuno will then lead his team into West Park where 30,000 Wolves fans will greet their heroes at a free, family-friendly, ticketed party.

Nuno and players will address the crowd and show off the trophy. There will be musical performances from special guests, a giant screen, fun fair and refreshments.

Due to the very large numbers of people expected in the city, it is necessary for safety reasons to strictly control the number of fans entering the park.

Only people with tickets will be able to go into the park and will need to arrive by 11.30am before the bus parade sets off. There will be no admission to the park after this time.

Fans therefore have the choice to either line the parade route or attend the family party in the park.

Fans who choose to line the parade route will be able to watch the park event on a large screen in Queen Square.

After the parade has finished, the staff and players will be heading to the Starworks Warehouse for a promotion party. Tickets for event can be purchased here.

Wolves managing director Laurie Dalrymple told the club's website: “We are really looking forward to what will be a fantastic day of celebration for the city of Wolverhampton, and everybody who has played a part in this magnificent season.

“Nuno and the squad have a real desire to thank you for the support they have received throughout the season, so thanks goes to everyone involved who has made this event possible.

“Promotion to the Premier League has been a real team effort, and there seems no more fitting way to celebrate it than together, as one city.”

Keith Ireland, managing director of City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “The council recognises that Wolves outstanding season and return to the top flight is an enormous achievement not only for the amazing Wolves fans, but for the entire city.

“We have been working closely with the club, with the support of West Midlands Police, to organise a promotion party the whole city can enjoy and hope as many people as possible come out to show how proud they are of Wolves with a sea of gold and black.”

Tickets for the party in the park event will be completely free, but limited to four per person. Details of how to apply for tickets will be released via the council and football club’s websites and social media channels on Monday.

On the radar

Wolves have identified Aleksandar Mitrovic as a summer target with the Newcastle United striker's future hanging in the balance, according to reports.

Mitrovic has been in sensational form on loan at Fulham since January, scoring 11 goals in 12 games for the promotion-chasing side including one against Wolves at Craven Cottage in February.

His contribution has helped Fulham to fight for second place behind Wolves with Cardiff City and Aston Villa.

Newcastle will start the bidding at £20million for the 23-year-old who has earned plenty of admirers in the Premier League.

And Wolves are among the clubs keeping close tabs on Mitrovic's situation, according to ChronicleLive.

It is claimed that Toon cheif Rafa Benitez does not consider Mitrovic as part of his plans for next season and will look to sell him this summer, despite the Serbia international's goal return for Fulham.

Brighton had an offer turned down in January and Newcastle are looking to bank a substantial profit on the £13million fee they paid to Anderlecht in 2015.

Wolves want to strengthen for their Premier League campaign after winning the title.

They have an option to buy Bournemouth loan forward Benik Afobe.

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This is how supporters on popular forum Molineux Mix reacted to the link:

Seker aga

“We have been linked to mitrovic from newcastle who is currently on loan at fulham and has been on fire for them valued at 20 million id take him but 20 million is a little pricey.”

The Wolf Of Wombourne

“Not for me, struggled in the prem, expensive at 20 mil and he will go to Fulham now doubt if they go up.”

Jonzy54

“Yes please.”

Bugsy911

“He has never looked clinical in the premier league so i wouldn’t risk it.”

TringWolf

“Similar to Afobe in terms of goals to minutes in both the Prem and Championship. Undecided on this one...”

ShifnalWolf

“He is 23 - oh my days...looked him up 97 goals in 247 games...would be a cracking signing IMO.”

StefanWolves

“Would score boatloads for us.”

Stever

“Don’t think he’s got enough for the Prem. Championship at best.”

Nat_WWFC88

“It’s at the point where I trust Nuno to improve any player. If he can improve Mitrovic then we’ll have a hell of a striker.”

Joswolf

“Actually surprised Newcastle are ready to let him go. The guy is very talented. Struggled this season but hardly had a chance in the prem. The ability is not in question here. Better than any of the other current Newcastle strikers.”

More Wolves news

It was a transfer that got Wolverhampton Wanderers fans understandably excited in the summer window, writes Joseph Chapman.

Thankfully, Ruben Neves has lived up to expectations - and then some.

The Portuguese wunderkind swapped Champions League for Championship last summer to reunite with Nuno Espirito Santo and ignite Wolves’ push for the Premier League.

Despite his tender years, central midfielder Neves arrived at Molineux with experience aplenty having broken into the first team with Porto.

For a player so young, it was a significant move. The burden of the price tag - making him the club’s record signing, as well as the most expensive ever player in England’s second tier - hasn’t appeared to faze him at any point.

Inevitably in the modern game - despite Wolves’ success and Premier League football to come - there’s been speculation surround his future.

Neves, were he to be sold tomorrow, would fetch at least three times what Wolves paid for him.

How does the land lie?

THE SEASON SO FAR

There have been a few rash moments - he’s been suspended on three separate occasions for accumulating yellows and seeing red - but they’ve been largely overshadowed by his glorious ability to pick a pass and score from range.

A number of times this season Neves has left fans in either stand behind the goal with their mouths wide open as he’s fired in a goal from 30 yards or more.

The strike against Derby recently, where he had to correct himself after slightly mis-controlling, before thundering in a volley beyond Scott Carson was borderline outrageous.

Strikes against Hull and Sheffield United, too, were memorable.

Neves topped off the promotion celebrations recently by joining teammates John Ruddy and Conor Coady in the official team of the season.

Rather than suffer with the weight of expectation on his shoulders, Neves has actually shown the complete opposite - he’s thrived and excelled.

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LINKS AWAY

Of course, Wolves will have no immediate plans to part with Neves.

Along with fellow youngsters Morgan Gibbs-White and Rafa Mir, Neves is signed up for the long-term - the midfielder signed a five-year contract upon arrival and of course still has four years to run on that deal.

With Premier League football to come, and surrounded by his compatriots who have all settled in Wolverhampton, it’s unlikely too that Neves himself would be keen to leave at the first opportunity.

The level of clubs being linked with moves says much of the player himself, though. Manchester United, searching for a long-term replacement for the retiring Michael Carrick, are said to be interested.

As too are Liverpool and AC Milan.

WHAT NUNO HAS SAID

“He can improve a lot. Ruben is not the same player he was when he came here. He’s better now and I expect him to be a lot better in the future.

“He has a lot to improve on. He’s 21. It’s good for us because we have players of the same age and even older players are getter better – the window of learning is never closed.

“We are fortunate to have these talents but what makes these opportunities are the rules and order of the team, the control, all these things that maybe people don’t se allow us to enjoy and take advantage of these kind of moments.

“We still have a long way to go and Ruben knows he has a lot to improve.”

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WHAT NEVES HAS SAID

“It was the best step in my career – also the first.

“Honestly, I think it was a great decision. I regret nothing and I’m more sure than ever that it was the best for me.